3819 Orange Forest LaneNew Construction Home in Bartow, FL
Bartow, FL 33830 · Polk County
$445,000
$465,000
$159/sq ft
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1 / 30Who is building this home?
This home is listed as built by Meritage Homes, floor plan Oakhurst. Builder quality, warranty responsiveness, and willingness to fix punch-list items vary enormously between companies in Tampa Bay.
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Discover the perfect combination of style, comfort, and modern living in this beautiful new construction home featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Designed with today's lifestyle in mind, the open-concept floor plan seamlessly connects the spacious living room, dining area, and contemporary kitchen, creating the perfect space for entertaining or everyday living. The private owner's suite offers a relaxing retreat complete with a luxurious Roman-style bathroom, while two additional full bathrooms provide convenience for family and guests. The secondary bedrooms offer flexibility for a home office, playroom, or guest accommodations. Built with energy-efficient features, stylish finishes, and a spacious 2-car garage, this home delivers exceptional value and lasting quality. Conveniently located in a desirable Bartow community near schools, shopping, dining, parks, and major roadways, this home is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the benefits of brand-new construction. Schedule your private showing today
Home details and costs
- MLS number
- TB8528797
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Build stage
- Move-In Ready
- Builder
- Meritage Homes
- Floor plan
- Oakhurst
- Heated square feet
- 2,793 sq ft
- Total under roof
- 3,667 sq ft
- Stories
- 1 Story
- Lot size
- 0.21 acres
- Subdivision
- The Grove at Stuart Crossing
- HOA fee
- $200/yr
- Annual property tax
- $7,471 (current assessment)
- Days on market
- 94 days
Heads up on that tax figure. On new construction, the number in the MLS is often the tax on the bare lot, not the finished home. Expect it to jump once the county reassesses with the house on it. How Florida reassesses new builds
What would this home actually cost per month?
Pre-filled with this listing's price and HOA. Adjust anything to match your situation.
Estimated monthly payment
$3,574
$44,500 down (10%) on a $400,500 loan
- Principal and interest
- $2,531
- Property tax (estimated)
- $593
- Homeowners insurance
- $267
- HOA
- $17
- PMI (under 20% down)
- $167
CDD defaults to zero, and that is often wrong.Many Tampa Bay new-construction communities carry a Community Development District assessment of roughly $1,500 to $3,000 a year on top of HOA, and it is rarely included in a builder's payment estimate. Ask whether this address is in a CDD before you budget.
Estimates only. Actual taxes, insurance, and assessments vary by address and change year to year.
Get the real numbers on this homeWhat is negotiable on this home?
Here is what this listing's numbers say about the builder's position.
On the market 94 daysWorth knowing
Past the 90-day mark is where most builders start getting more flexible on concessions, even while holding the published price.
Reduced $20,000 (4%)Worth knowing
Originally listed at $465,000. A builder that has already cut once has acknowledged the first number did not work. That is a different conversation than one who has never moved.
Finished and standingWorth knowing
A completed home with a Certificate of Occupancy is inventory, not a future sale. Builders treat standing inventory very differently from a lot they have not broken ground on.
Where builders actually give
Rarely on the published base price. It sets the comp for every unsold home behind this one, and protecting it protects their appraisals. The real room is in closing cost credits, interest rate buydowns, and upgrades moved into the base. Asking for the right one in the right order is most of the job.
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Spessard L. Holland Elementary
- Middle
- Bartow Middle
- High
- Bartow High
School assignments come from the MLS and change. Confirm directly with the district before relying on them.
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Listed by Keller Williams Suburban Tampa. Listing data provided courtesy of Stellar MLS via Bridge Interactive. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. 3819 Orange Forest Lane, Bartow, FL 33830 is presented by Barrett Henry, REMAX Collective. Prices, availability, and incentives change without notice.